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Operating field

An operating field, also referred to as a surgical field, is an isolated sterile area where surgery is performed. It is usually utilized to reduce the chance of post-operative infections, and aims to improve efficiency during surgery. Lower complication rates post surgery have also been linked to clearness of the operating field.

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An operating field, also referred to as a surgical field, is an isolated sterile area where surgery is performed.1 It is usually utilized to reduce the chance of post-operative infections, and aims to improve efficiency during surgery.23 Lower complication rates post surgery have also been linked to clearness of the operating field.45

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  5. Birkmeyer, John D.; Finks, Jonathan F.; O'Reilly, Amanda; Oerline, Mary; Carlin, Arthur M.; Nunn, Andre R.; Dimick, Justin; Banerjee, Mousumi; Birkmeyer, Nancy J.O. (2013-10-10). "Surgical Skill and Complication Rates after Bariatric Surgery". New England Journal of Medicine. 369 (15): 1434–1442. doi:10.1056/NEJMsa1300625. ISSN 0028-4793. PMID 24106936.